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  • Minestrone wondersoup lol

    Hi I'm new to this forum world but i love to cook and eat lol and now the world of growing your own yey I always hated Minestrone because i'd only had instant or from a can and it wasn't great and then i found a recipe and loved all the ingredients so i had to make it. It's a wondersoup , i just decided lol, because it's a great base to make so many variations depending on what you have. It might not be a true Minestrone but it's so good who cares. I'm not great on measurments as i just go by sight so this would serve 3-4 people i would say,,,sorry if my portions are off lol



    Ingredients

    Oil
    2 rashers of smoked bacon, cut into small strips ---- more if you like
    3 cloves of garlic, crushed ---- more or less if you like

    1 large carrot
    1 parsnip (same amount as carrot) ---- all cut into small cubes
    1 turnip (same amount)

    These can be any variation of root veg,,not sure potatoes would work although i bet sweet ones do.

    1 can of chopped tomatoes ---- with or without herbs---or make an alternative
    1 pint of chicken stock
    Large bag or however much you want of Kale or any dark leafy green ---- shredded

    Croutons, black pepper, parsley, cheese --- all optional to serve.
    Use pasta, butter beans or whatever you like to 'fill it out'



    METHOD


    Heat a glug of oil in a heavy base pan (big enough for a load of soup) I use a large high sided frying pan,,,medium to low heat,,,gently fry the garlic and smoked bacon,,this will create the base flavour,,,fry for a couple of minutes but don't brown too much if at all.

    Add the root veg and fry on a medium to high heat for a further minute or two.

    Add the tomatoes and chicken stock.

    Bring to the boil and then gently simmer (bubbles coming up but not breaking the surface or just breaking it) for around 15 minutes,,until veg is practically cooked.

    Add the Kale/Cabbage cook for a minute just to soften.

    Serve with croutons parsley black pepper and a little cheese if you like.

    I don't usually add pasta but it fills the soup out a lot, butter beans are also great in it. I make a completely different one each time lol depending on what veg i have in, sometimes i add tomato puree or cayenne pepper sauce other times loads of garlic, i don't think quantities matter so much with this just taste taste taste as you go along.
    I think most herbs would go great in this but remember to only season right at the end because cooking will alter the flavour.


    I would love to make a vegetarian version but have failed miserably,,absolutely bland as anything,,,any suggestions on how to get those layers of flavour without the smoked bacon and chicken stock?
    ''I've left all my belongings on the side of the road and i'm hoping my mind can be free.'' --- Hanami - Bolesworth Blues


    http://www.hanamimusic.co.uk/

  • #2
    Ooh that sounds so lovely!! Bacon makes everything taste great, so I wouldn't leave it out, but for vegetarian dishes, I use Bouillon to up the flavour a bit. My daughter loves that stuff. A friend of mine has a vegetarian daughter and she gave me the tip about Bouillon, and I use that quite a lot now.

    Or a tablespoon or two of pesto perhaps?
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    • #3
      Bouillon is just stock cubes/granules by another name. If you want veggie soup you use veggie stock cubes Add as many as you need for the flavour you want.

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      • #4
        I think it tastes different to stock cubes - Bouillon is the trade name for it.. it's a green tub, and it's a powder. I don't like vegetable stock cubes of any make that I've tried, but I really like Bouillon. I use the standard one, but there's different flavours
        https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bo...igold+bouillon
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        • #5
          Sounds great, I'll make some tomorrow.

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          • #6
            oh i'll give that a try, thanks here's to easy tasty soup lol
            ''I've left all my belongings on the side of the road and i'm hoping my mind can be free.'' --- Hanami - Bolesworth Blues


            http://www.hanamimusic.co.uk/

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            • #7
              i'm going to try different stock cubes because i don't really like the taste of any i've used but i haven't tried it doing this, at the same time i will order a tub of bullion lol and may the taste tests begin

              Actually, I should just make a veg stock I have only made 1 before and it was so easy and probably the most flavoursome thing i've ever produced lol so,,,,yeah i'm going to do that lol
              Mushroom heavy stock me thinks lol, thanks everyone, happy cooking
              ''I've left all my belongings on the side of the road and i'm hoping my mind can be free.'' --- Hanami - Bolesworth Blues


              http://www.hanamimusic.co.uk/

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              • #8
                I haven't eaten bacon or used chicken stock for about 30 years - a dash of soy sauce or marmite works for me - though I usually stick to the flavour of vegetables.
                Your taste buds adjust if you want them to.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by SarrissUK View Post
                  I think it tastes different to stock cubes - Bouillon is the trade name for it.. it's a green tub, and it's a powder. I don't like vegetable stock cubes of any make that I've tried, but I really like Bouillon. I use the standard one, but there's different flavours
                  https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bo...igold+bouillon
                  It also makes a nice drink as well.
                  Location....East Midlands.

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                  • #10
                    Bouillon - I've bought it many times from Tesco ..... And it really does taste better than ordinary 'veg
                    Stock' cubes - yes, it's good as a savoury drink too!
                    ~~~ Gardening is medicine that does not need
                    a prescription ... And with no limit on dosage.
                    - Author Unknown ~~~

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                    • #11
                      I had no idea you could drink the stuff! I might try that!
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                      • #12
                        Its also been use to make "wine" http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...tml#post924169
                        Wonder what happened to my invitation to the wine tasting
                        Last edited by veggiechicken; 04-06-2016, 11:32 PM.

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                        • #13
                          Marmite?? I can't stand the stuff and I won't eat it, let alone make wine with it lol Sorry VC LOL
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                          • #14
                            oh, I just clicked the link and realise you meant Bouillon wine... umm... thanks, but I'll pass LOL
                            https://nodigadventures.blogspot.com/

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